Streamlining of government will benefit businesses, pension holders, and taxpayers
Deficit expected to reach $260 billion next year
Debt forecast to hit nearly $11 billion
Province plans to further enhance the effectiveness of insurance sector regulation
Budget will take steps to address the cost of public sector pensions
Planned increases to the Ontario Child Benefit will be delayed
The province is forecasting a $96 million surplus
$1.5-billion deficit projected for 2012-13
Liberal Christy Clark, facing her first election as premier next year, tables a careful but consumer-friendly budget
Falcon’s budget includes tax increases, along with tax breaks aimed at the elderly and families